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With surge in virus, Oman faces shortage of hospital beds

By Isabel Debre Jun. 14, 2021 06:41 AM EDT
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Coronavirus infections are surging in the Gulf Arab state of Oman, where health officials warned Monday that hospitals now...

People walk near riot police cars in Sohar, Oman, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. On Tuesday, dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched in Sohar, a city some 200 kilometers northwest of the capital, marking a third day of demonstrations in the typically subdued sultanate. (AP Photo)

Oman protests see police fire tear gas in flashpoint city

By Jon Gambrell May. 26, 2021 05:05 AM EDT

Map locates protests. Scattered protests in Oman over layoffs and poor economic conditions have drawn a massive police presence in at least one city in the sultanate.

Rare protests in Oman over jobs draw massive police response

By Jon Gambrell May. 24, 2021 08:39 AM EDT

Qatar to host 2030 Asian Games, Saudi Arabia in 2034

Dec. 16, 2020 07:40 AM EST
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — The 2030 Asian Games were awarded to Doha on Wednesday and the 2034 event went to Riyadh after a deal was struck between the rival nations....